ENCHANTED BACKPACK
https://ENCHANTEDBACKPACK.ORG
$1.3M
Total Assets (2023)
$1.4M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$2.7M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
421
Grants on File
$7K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JACOB MAYER
Phone
3124777603
Deadlines
NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
CONTACT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Restrictions
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE A MINIMUM OF 50% OF THE CHILDREN NEED TO BE PART OF A FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM OR AN EQUIVALENT "IN NEED" FEDERAL OR STATE PROGRAM AND THE SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION MUST BE FOCUSED ON SERVING CHILDREN IN ONE OR MORE GRADES FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA MAY BE PUBLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $1.3M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $1.9M | $2.8M | 209 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $2.2M | 212 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 421 grants on record
Minimum
$36
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$4K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$9K
Maximum
$57K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| HILLARY FASH | DIRECTOR | $115K |
| CAROL L BERNICK | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — |
| ELIZABETH BERNICK HUBER | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — |
| CRAIG BERNICK | DIRECTOR | — |
| DANIEL HUBER | DIRECTOR | — |
| PATRICK MOORE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| BARBARA BERNICK | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — |
| LINDSEY BERNICK | DIRECTOR | — |
| PATRICK MOORE- AS OF 4122 | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| ANDREW C LANGERT-THRU 33022 | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| MARTHA WHEALY | DIRECTOR | — |
| THOMAS W EBERHARDT | TREASURER TO 2.28.20 | — |
| ANDREW C LANGERT | DIRECTOR/TREAS 2.28.20 | — |
Grants Awarded (421 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT STAR | CHICAGO, IL | $56,930 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| WINGS | PALATINE, IL | $55,164 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| CHICAGO CHESED FUND | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | $54,504 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| GIVENKIND | GURNEE, IL | $54,197 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $50,078 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY METROPOLITAN DIVISION | CHICAGO, IL | $47,536 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND | CHICAGO, IL | $41,353 | DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | 2022 |
| ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA | CHICAGO, IL | $37,401 | DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | 2022 |
| THRESHOLDS | CHICAGO, IL | $32,013 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| WINGS | PALATINE, IL | $31,851 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NCI) DIVISION | CHICAGO, IL | $29,916 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| FILL A HEART 4 KIDS | LAKE FOREST, IL | $29,176 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND | CHICAGO, IL | $26,284 | DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | 2023 |
| ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA | CHICAGO, IL | $25,971 | ADOPT A SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENT (BIG SHOULDERS) | 2023 |
| FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE | FORT MYERS, FL | $25,503 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| CLARETIAN ASSOCIATES | CHICAGO, IL | $22,634 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $22,225 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| HESED HOUSE | AURORA, IL | $21,428 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| PRIMO CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN | CHICAGO, IL | $20,997 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| BJ WARD ELEMENTARY | BOLINGBROOK, IL | $20,000 | ADOPT A SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENT | 2022 |
| APOLLO SCHOOL | DES PLAINES, IL | $20,000 | ADOPT A SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENT | 2022 |
| BIG SHOULDERS | CHICAGO, IL | $19,993 | DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | 2023 |
| NEW MOUNT PILGRIM CHURCH | CHICAGO, IL | $19,792 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2022 |
| METROPLITAN FAMILY SERVICES | MERRIONETTE PARK, IL | $18,871 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |
| THE CARING CENTER OF ROCK FALLS | STERLING, IL | $16,723 | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | 2023 |